Last updated Feb 25, 8:33am EST

The PGA Tour action moves to Florida this weekend, as the Cognizant Classic is staged between Thursday and Sunday. The event has attracted a talented field, as they compete for their share of the $9.2 million prize fund.

Odds: Lowry & Henley Listed as Favorites

PlayerOdds
Shane Lowry+2000
Russell Henley+2000
Daniel Berger+2200
Sungjae Im+2500
Sepp Straka+2500
Taylor Pendrith+2500
Denny McCarthy+3000
Keith Mitchell+3300

Cognizant Classic Recent Winners

YearWinning Player
2024Austin Eckroat
2023Chris Kirk
2022Sepp Straka
2021Matt Jones
2020Im Sung-Jae
2019Keith Mitchell
2018Justin Thomas
2017Rickie Fowler

Cognizant Classic: Event Information

StatInformation
CoursePGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Par70
Yards Covered7,125 Yards
Prize Fund$9.2 Million
First Held1972
Tournament Par RecordJustin Leonard (-24)
Tournament Aggregate RecordJustin Leonard (164)

Event Preview

The Cognizant Classic will be staged across the coming weekend, as some of the world’s best will be in action at the PGA National Resort and Spa. A total distance of 7,125 yards will be covered, with the field competing for their share of the $9.2 million purse.

Big price winners of the event have been found in recent editions, with Sepp Straka, Austin Eckroat, Keith Mitchell, and Matt Jones all priced up at +6600 or bigger before the first tee. Therefore, bettors can get after the market leaders this weekend.

Sepp Straka could be an interesting selection to record a second win at the event. The Austrian failed to make the cut at the Genesis Open on his latest appearance, but he had previously finished in 15th at a stacked Phoenix Open.

Michael Kim could also be a worthy consideration this weekend. The American finished in an excellent tie for 13th at the Mexico Championship last weekend, just seven shots off the lead. That was his third straight top 15 finish, which also included a runner-up finish at the Phoenix Open.

Cognizant Classic Picks

Bettors should never be afraid of taking a price at this event, and Billy Horschel ticks plenty of boxes. The Florida native was ninth in his home event last year, and he was only narrowly beaten after making a solid start in the event in 2017.

He has made no secret of his desire to compete at the Florida events, and this weekend could be a great opportunity to catch him.

Pick
Billy Horschel (+4000)
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